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Replacement Procedure (Bonneville)


    Object Number: 590597  Size: SH
  1. Wash the affected panel with a soap and water mixture.
  2. Dry the affected panel using a clean cloth.
  3. Remove all traces of adhesive from the panel and from the back of the emblem/nameplate using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or equivalent.
  4. Wipe the panel with a clean, lint free cloth and an alcohol and water mixture.
  5. Mark the proper position of the emblem/nameplate with a length of masking tape or a magnetic strip.
  6. If the body is below 21°C (70°F), warm the affected panel with a heat lamp or a heat gun while proceeding with the following step.
  7. If necessary, apply a double-coated acrylic foam tape such as 3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape (3M 06380 which has a white backing, 3M 06377 which has a black backing, or 3M 06382 which has a gray backing) or equivalent to the emblem/nameplate.
  8. Align the emblem/nameplate with the panel.
  9. Press the emblem/nameplate firmly in place to ensure proper adhesion.

Replacement Procedure (SLE and SSEi)


    Object Number: 590602  Size: SH
  1. Wash the affected panel with a soap and water mixture.
  2. Dry the affected panel using a clean cloth.
  3. Remove all traces of adhesive from the panel and from the back of the emblem/nameplate using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or equivalent.
  4. Wipe the panel with a clean, lint free cloth and an alcohol and water mixture.
  5. Mark the proper position of the emblem/nameplate with a length of masking tape or a magnetic strip.
  6. If the body is below 21°C (70°F), warm the affected panel with a heat lamp or a heat gun while proceeding with the following step.
  7. If necessary, apply a double-coated acrylic foam tape such as 3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape (3M 06380 which has a white backing, 3M 06377 which has a black backing, or 3M 06382 which has a gray backing) or equivalent to the emblem/nameplate.
  8. Align the emblem/nameplate with the panel.
  9. Press the emblem/nameplate firmly in place to ensure proper adhesion.